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Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
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Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! We are having fun with this OSU Football Season and you should be too. Inside the NBA voiced their thoughts on the NBA Betting and Poker Game Scandal. Matt Patricia and Mark Pantoni filled in on the Ryan... more

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Breaking News right before the Show as Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested as part of an FBI investigation into illegal gambling and poker games. The Cavs fall in the season opener. Pos... more

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! The NBA is Back and it brought some nostalgia with it. The CBJ got a nice win last night. The Buckeyes are on a bye but there is work to be done. A little College Football Breakdown at the midway point. Nick ... more

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Being a Fan is Hard. Another Monday Night Double Header and the World Series is set. Ryan Day was on Buckeye Roundtable last night. NIL is legal for now in Ohio. The Browns get a win and the Bengals looking to c... more

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Recent Guests

John Steppe
Sports journalist covering Wisconsin football for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Episode: Bishop & Friends October, 17, 2025
Cam Atkinson
Former Blue Jackets player
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Bishop & Friends October, 16, 2025
Clark Kellogg
Former basketball player and sports analyst
CBS Sports
Episode: Bishop & Friends October, 15, 2025
Jake Trotter
ESPN sports reporter
ESPN
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 24, 2025
Jake Butt
College football analyst at BTN and former Michigan player
Big Ten Network
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 22, 2025
Ross Bjorkin
Ohio State Athletic Director
Ohio State University
Episode: Bishop & Friends September 16, 2025
Brian Smith
Head football coach at Ohio University
Ohio University
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 11, 2025
Caleb Downs
Ohio State Safety
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 20, 2025
Mike Vrabel
Coach of the New England Patriots
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 20, 2025

Hosts

Beau Bishop
Local sports media legend, known for his engaging discussions and humor around sports topics.
Eric Rieser
Co-host, contributing to analysis and commentary with a distinct perspective on sports events.
Ryan Baker
Co-host, recognized for his lively discussions and engaging commentary on various sports topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for sticking up for the fans with this Big Noon fiasco. This is the only program that isn’t self serving enough to push noon games down our throat because they want to be done working early on a Saturday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackey, Tim
    United States5 months ago
  • Boring and tedious

    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pineconn
    United States8 months ago
  • This show is just pure state-run media

    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis.

    The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MA#123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chops

    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtime listener of The Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • New cohost

    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tomda4
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and personal anecdotes shared by the hosts, describing their interaction as engaging and relatable.
Overall, positive remarks highlight the mix of sports knowledge and entertaining banter, making it enjoyable for sports fans.
Some critics feel the podcast has strayed from in-depth analysis and has become overly casual, expressing a desire for more serious content.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bishop & Friends October, 17, 2025
Q: How did this go so bad for Luke up there?
Luke Fickel's tenure struggles have been attributed to multiple factors including injuries, hiring a different style of offensive coordinator, and potential missteps regarding recruitment.
Bishop & Friends October, 8, 2025
Q: What standard are you going to hold this team to this year?
The players have said playoffs are a bust. To me, that's absolutely. That should be the minimum now.
Bishop & Friends October, 6, 2025
Q: How can Ryan Day improve Ohio State's standing?
By focusing on player development and maintaining their high standards in performance and training.
Bishop & Friends September, 17, 2025
Q: How long had the Beavers not won a game?
One of the hosts replied that the Beavers had not won a game for a thousand years, humorously exaggerating their length of losses.
Bishop & Friends August, 18, 2025
Q: Why is it important to name a starter now?
To ensure the starter gets the majority of reps to prepare for the game against Texas.

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The content revolves heavily around various sports discussions, particularly focused on college football, the local Ohio State Buckeyes, NFL insights, and updates on MLB teams such as the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. The episodes feature a mix of serious game analysis and lighthearted banter, with hosts sharing personal anecdotes, parenting stories, and humorous takes on sports culture, showcasing their camaraderie. Notably, the podcast tends to blend insight with humor, making it appealing for listeners interested in a spirited, engaging sports commentary that feels both informative and entertaining.

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1. John Steppe
2. Cam Atkinson
3. Clark Kellogg
4. Jake Trotter
5. Jake Butt
6. Ross Bjorkin
7. Brian Smith
8. Caleb Downs

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